Novus Medicus is a community of aspiring and early-career medical professionals, who strive to be faithful Catholics and excellent in their medical craft. Members support each other in growing professionally, spiritually and personally.
The Novus Medicus Committee, chaired by Jonathan Scrafford, M.D., oversees three key Sections: Communications, Encounter and Membership/Recruitment. The Section chairs are listed below.
- Talia Caridi, Communications Chair
- Paul W. Day, M.D., Encounter Chair
- Margaret (Maggie) Hartman, Membership/Recruitment Chair
Click “Learn More” to view testimonials from Novus Medicus members and/or to sign up for the Novus Medicus newsletter.
Upcoming Events
MedCon25
April 25-27 in Wichita, KS
Harlingen Medical Mission Trip
May 24-31 in Harlingen TX
Resources
Navigating the Match as a Catholic Medical Student
Are you a fourth-year medical student ready to embark on The Match? Click below to read practical tips offered by those who have been through the process.
Evangelization
Are you a FOCUS missionary who wants more information about connecting your pre-health sciences students to faithful medical students near your campus? Email novusmedicus@gmail.com to learn more about the ways in which CMA’s network of medical students and residents might be able to help you with on-campus outreach to high-achieving college students.
Reading Materials
Ever wondered how you can participate in Christ’s own passion, death and resurrection as a pre-medical student? Check out the book, “What Christ Suffered: A Doctor’s Journey through the Passion!” written by Thomas W. McGovern, M.D., the founder of Novus Medicus.
Social Media Accounts
L.O.V.E. Pledge
Pre-medical students from across the country are invited to take CMA’s L.O.V.E. pledge. Developed following the fruitful discussions at the FOCUS/SEEK21’s session entitled, “Catholic Healthcare: A Vocation to L.O.V.E.”, this pledge is designed to help pre-health students grow in holiness.
The video of the breakout session is available here. The pledge is available for download via the images on this webpage.
